Big Reward
I'm very excited! I've been working on details in the bathroom... sealing the grout, caulking, lining cabinets, and working on wood trim. Again, nothing much to share, but exciting enough to me to think I could take a REAL shower in my new bathroom in a few days! I ran out of caulk with 6" left on the back wall, plus around the outside... so until I can get to town and buy a new tube, I'm on hold with that project. But wow!
Then I've got news my new stove and dishwasher will be delivered next week. Daniel is due to bring me my mom's refrigerator from Casper on Sunday.
Seriously.
I could actually make Christmas cookies in my new kitchen!
That is just amazing to me!
I helped the guys out a bit as well...
We trailed our replacements back home from the Mills place. Eighty heifers eat a fair amount and they've skimmed down enough up there, and we'll put them in a little unused brushy pasture for a bit... we'll let them clean that up next!
I had the option... ride or flag... I chose the easy job of flagging!
It's a 50-50 deal.
You can be in front or behind the herd... you just hope you've chosen the right side to slow traffic down! If people are paying attention, they'll figure out they're following a herd... think on that a bit... 
So I went first in the pickup with flashers on.
So I went first in the pickup with flashers on. I pull the pickup and horsetrailer as far off the road as I can, and with snow off the side of the road, it's not far! I make sure I'm in a good spot to let traffic go around without leaving them in a blind spot where they could have a head-on with oncoming traffic. And I park. And pull out a book. And keep an eye on the rear view mirror.
As the herd gets closer, I'll start up the truck and move to the next place... giving them enough space for traffic to see me and slow down for them.
Sure enough, here comes a semi with a load of hay, and when he sees me he starts catching gears, and by the time he's to the herd, he's at a crawl. People, cattle, and horses have been injured or killed this way... so while I feel like I'm shirking *realwork*, I know what I do is important in its own way.
Daniel kicks them off the highway...
and they're through the gate and on home ground.
My job is finished... we don't have much traffic on our own road... so I steer through and around and let the guys handle the rest without me.
The completion of jobs is a big reward in itself... completing all these smaller jobs makes me anxious for the final leg of the Mills Place Remodel!
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Hi Carol, Sorry, I have missed most of your post this week. I like to keep your count up for your self esteem, lol. I have a very stressful and sad week. Being from the flat, black dirt Midwest, I always enjoy your photos. I am so excited for you to almost be in your new house. YAHOO! I also am going to attempt my paperback wreath this weekend. I will send you a pic if it turns out. Thanks for all your wonderful posts, you are a wonderful escape and inspiration for me.
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Sharon, thanks for your self esteem support... I DO appreciate it! I'm sorry you've had a sad week, I know how hard that can be. Hang in there, my thoughts are with you. Please do send me a photo... I'm interested in everyone's versions!
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Thank you so much Carol for your concern. I didn't get to my wreath yet, but I have made it in my head a million times. I promise to send a pic when the mission is accomplished. It may end up being a Valentine wreath. I also would love some pics of the completed and decorated Mill's place.....soon to be the Greet Place.
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That was a job I wasn't aware of, but boy I can see the extreme importance of it. (Flagging traffic.) I hope your remodeling goes well, and you enjoy your new place!
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Carol,
I always go back and read the posts from 1 and 2 years ago after I read the current one. I have been wondering: why is/was Lucas' paw wrapped?
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Sharon, he has a sore on the large pad on his foot... I wrap it for protection from the rocks and rough country of Wyoming!
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Really love the pictures today - the expansiveness with the snow is a tonic!
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I know how excited you must be to getting into your new home. Miss Mildred would be very happy knowing her home is so well loved.
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